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OSU faces 1-year probation, other restrictions after NCAA investigation university). • A reduction of coaches participating in off-campus evaluations by one (from 10 to nine in the fall and nine to eight in the spring) during the 2015-16 and 201617 years (self-imposed by the university). • A reduction in the number of evaluation days by 10 days in the fall and spring during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 years (selfimposed by the university). • The school and football program may not use the Orange Pride program, and may not organize another student group to assist in recruiting prospects for four years.

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The Oklahoma State football program will receive a 1-year probation, $8,500 in fines, recruiting restrictions and cannot use its Orange Pride student group for four years after a decision issued Friday from the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions panel. The investigation stems from Sports Illustrated’s fall 2013 five-part investigative series on OSU football. The NCAA’s investigation determined that many of the claims in the articles were unfounded, but the panel did find that OSU violated its drug testing policy and committed minor recruiting violations. A detailed list of penalties self-imposed by OSU and adopted by the panel is below.

• A one-year probation period from April 24, 2015 through April 23, 2016. • A $5,000 fine. • A $3,500 fine repre-

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Sports Illustrated’s accusations against OSU’s football program were deemed unfounded.

senting $500 for each of the seven games in which a football student-athlete

participated when he should have been withheld. • A limit of 30 official

visits per year during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 years (self-imposed by the

VIOLATIONS • From January 2008 to October 2012, OSU failed to follow institutional policies and procedure regarding student-athletes drug use. Five former players who tested positive for banned substances were allowed to play in intercollegiate athletics without disciplinary actions as mandated by the university’s drug policy. None of the players were multi-year starters, and two left OSU

after the positive test, according to an investigation report. • The football program organized and oversaw the Orange Pride support program from 2004 to 2013. Orange Pride is a student hostess program. The students in the program “were not designated in a manner consistent with the institution’s policy for providing campus visits or tours,” meaning all hosting functions of Orange Pride were contrary to NCAA legislation. • OSU also faced an allegation of “failure to monitor” its football program. However, the panel cleared OSU of this charge. Greg Christopher, athletic director at Xavier University and chief hearing officer for the NCAA, released a statement and answered the media’s questions at noon Friday regarding the findings and decisions in OSU’s case. Christopher listed the penalties released in the NCAA’s release and also expanded on the findings regarding Orange Pride. For the full story, visit ocolly.com/sports

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Relay For Life had about 450 participants Saturday outside the Colvin Annex and featured events such as volleyball, Guitar Hero, water pong and dodgeball tournaments.

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Relay For Life celebrates survival Stetson Payne

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For organizers and student teams at Saturday’s Relay For Life event at Oklahoma State, it was about raising money for cancer awareness and research. For the survivors and loved ones of those who died from cancer, many of them also participants and organizers, it is more than just fundraising; it’s a celebration of life. Relay For Life is a charity event that raises money for the American Cancer Society. It originated in 1985 when a doctor in TaMONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015

coma, Washington, decided to walk the local track for 24 hours. The goal for Saturday’s event was to raise $50,000 for the American Cancer Society. The event brought in $35,000. Corey Seaman, executive director of Relay For Life OSU, started working with the organization in 2007, but said it took on a whole new meaning several years ago. “In 2013 my uncle found out that he had stage-four cancer in December, and he passed away in February,” Seaman said. “That was kind of my eye-opener to this does just affect everybody, and you never know when it’s going to happen.

“If we can raise money now, and try to prevent it from happening to anybody else in the future, that would be amazing.” Relay For Life had about 450 participants during Saturday’s event, which included volleyball, Guitar Hero, water pong and dodgeball tournaments. There was also a car bash where contestants could pay to take a swing at a red Pontiac Grand Prix. By the end of the bash, the Pontiac hardly resembled a vehicle. As Relay For Life went on throughout the evening, people walked the track, continuing the relay. See Relay Page 5 O’COLLY

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SGA president vetoes diversity bill Stetson Payne

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Student Government Association President Matt Chuning vetoed a recommendation for diversity training in freshman orientation Friday. The recommendation narrowly passed in the senate 22-21 at Wednesday’s SGA meeting, the last of the semester. Jason Kirksey, Oklahoma State University’s Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity, spoke at the start of the meeting on SGA’s efforts for improving diversity. Senator Jeremiah Murray authored the bill, the

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second diversity recommendation to go through the senate this semester. The first recommendation was for all faculty, staff and administration to receive mandatory diversity training. That bill passed unanimously in the senate on March 11 and was approved by Chuning. Murray took strong issue with the veto of the second recommendation for diversity training in freshman orientation and said in an email he doubts the president’s decision was his alone. “The president’s veto shows a lack of understanding of how minorities on our campus could benefit from the training and the subject at large by key

students with the power to implement change,” Murray said. “I don’t believe the president acted alone in his decision and was probably coerced by several senators. “Dr. Kirksey, our Vice President for Institutional Diversity, spoke at Senate that night and said he approved the legislation, as well as the Faculty Council and chairwoman of the diversity council, with President Hargis in attendance.” In his explanation of the veto via email, Chuning said although he values diversity, he lacked confidence in the legislation. “While I certainly believe that diversity is an important and noble goal within higher education,

I am not sure that the actions recommended by this recommendation would have the impact desired by the author,” Chuning said. “During his remarks to Senate on the night of this recommendations passage, our VP of Institutional Diversity outlined steps already being taken to improve OSU’s diversity. “When asked if he felt this legislation would complement work already being done, Dr. Kirksey stopped well short of endorsing an additional mandatory training session.” Chuning said he took issue with a clause in the recommendation, which claimed a lack of diversity in counties outside metropolitan areas.

“The recommendation’s whereas clause makes broad generalizations about the cultural background/ diversity of every county in Oklahoma except Tulsa and Oklahoma Counties,” Chuning said. Murray said this reasoning for the veto was “ludicrous” and referenced Oklahoma demographics. “Looking at the Oklahoma demographics clearly one can see that the state as a whole is not particularly diverse,” Murray said. “Stats don’t lie.” Chuning said the recommendation was, “completely ignoring much of Oklahoma’s Native American population and other rich cultural background.” The Wednesday meeting

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was the last for senate this year, and any effort to pass or rewrite further legislation will have to wait until the fall session. Chuning said diversity should be something SGA is responsible for, but challenged the senate for better legislation. “Ultimately, I think diversity is something that SGA should definitely be willing to tackle,” he said. “But I think we can do better, and I would like to see Senate work on this in the fall and come back with a more actionable course of action than asking the faculty council to institute another mandatory training.” news@ocolly.com

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Relay for life raises $35,000 for cancer

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Along the track were little paper bags with a glow stick inside, each decorated to commemorate not only those lost to cancer, but survivors as well. The decorated bags were called luminaria, memorial markers that serve as the inner perimeter of the track. Participants placed them around the track to commemorate friends, colleagues and loved ones who have fought cancer. Chase Jeffrey, a farm and ranch management freshman, is a 10-year survivor of B-cell leukemia. He first became involved with Relay For Life in his hometown, but Saturday was his first time participating at OSU, volunteering at the grill early in the event. Jeffery said when he was first diagnosed the only treatments available for Bcell were experimental. “Whenever I was diagnosed, I was a high risk,” Jeffery said. “They weren’t sure whether I was going to make it or not. Here I am today. Some of the treatments that they did on me were just kind of trials to see. It was new stuff that they’d come up with and they’d never known if it was going to work. “Some of that stuff today that they tried on me saved a bunch of new lives.” Lisa Mena, whose daughter Katie is an athletic training senior, is a colon cancer survivor. MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015

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Some participants wore custom shirts to honor loved ones.

Mena said she understood the symbolic meaning behind the timing of beginning the event in the daytime and continuing into the night. “Typically, I was told that when you get your diagnosis, it would be like you were going into the evening,” Mena said. “And then you start your treatment and that would be the darkest part of your day, and the hardest part to get through, and when you get on the other side of your treatment that’s like the sun coming up and things starting to get brighter for you.” At night, there is the luminaria ceremony to focus on remembrance. As participants gathered around, every light was turned off and everyone fell silent. All that could be seen was the screen showing the names in memoriam and in honor of survivors. From the darkness, people lined the track

and stood next to a white paper bag. As glow sticks were lit on stage, relationships to those on each bag were read out loud. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the lights came back on and activities resumed but the luminaria remained. Mena said her experiences at Relay For Life are one big support system for survivors. “Probably my favorite memory was watching the videos and stuff the first time that I came,” Mena said. “And seeing the stories and the history of the whole program, it just made you feel like you were one part of a very big group of people that were cheering you on, and that’s important to have and pass on to other people. “I get to talk to all these other survivors and just learn from them, too. It’s a good attitude adjustment.” news@ocolly.com O’COLLY

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Opinion: With NCAA probation, OSU can finally move on Tim Ahrens @ahrens_tim

After the NCAA released its decision regarding Cowboy football and Sports Illustrated’s “The Dirty Game,” Oklahoma State President Burns Hargis summed up his thoughts in five words during a Friday teleconference. “I feel this vindicates us,” Hargis said. But vindication is not what OSU and fans should feel — that feeling has been around for about a year and a half now, the time since SI’s five-part series tried and failed to bring down OSU’s football program with heinous ac-

cusations. Instead, feel relief. With the NCAA’s decision, the whole debacle is over. Jokes regarding Thayer Evans can fade to the back of people’s minds (if they haven’t already), even with the penalties the NCAA imposed. A one-year probation, as long as OSU doesn’t have any NCAA violations occur during that time, doesn’t amount to much in the long run. The school was fined $8,500, but that’s virtually nothing. A slap on the wrist is too heavy a cliche term to describe the fine’s worth. Only the violation of OSU’s drug policy, which led to monetary fines, and the four-year ban of the Orange Pride support pro-

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Mike Gundy maintained OSU’s innocence of major wrongdoing, and the NCAA agrees with him.

gram was significant. The self-imposed reductions of official visits,

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“Let us not give up meeting to “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another –and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Heb.10:25 NIV) We can have good or bad habits in our lives. In instant communication, fast moving world we live in, it is easy to set aside stable, important habits of life to keep up with all the action (new and exciting things) that are constantly wooing us. Sometimes it is the difficulties and pressures of life that so weigh us down, we lose heart in the value of meeting together with other followers of Christ. The apostle tells not to fall into that trap. We all need encouragement. The problems and busyness of life tend to drain away the desire, strength and zeal for a committed life to Christ. The real church is called the “body of Christ.” It is a many ld.

tions made. “This was really one of the most cooperative investigations in recent history,” said Greg Christopher, chief hearing officer for the NCAA. “We have full confidence in what came out of this, and at the end of the day ... there were three allegations on the table.” Three allegations. That’s it. And that’s all that needs to be remembered about this drawn-out process that faded in and out of memory since September 2013. With the ordeal behind it, OSU can instead focus on the 2015 Cowboys and their quest for a Big 12 title. sports@ocolly.com

member organism, with life flowing from the head (Christ) in and through the many members to fulfill God’s purposes. “The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I don’t need you.’” (1Co.12:21 NIV) The ear cannot say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body.” (ICo.12:16 NIV) We do need one another and all are needed! So many times I have been encouraged (strengthened) when I was with other members of the church. At times it comes as others share scriptures that have become real to them. Other times it is through the testimony of someone who was helped in a special way, and the Lord had made himself so real to that individual. God can work in so many unusual ways. The teaching and preaching of the scriptures can be very challenging and encouraging. Singing together can be very uplifting. By being together around Christ, let’s encourage and be encouraged to finish our purpose in this wor

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Update: OSU student charged with terrorism hoax Kaelynn Knoernschild @kaelynn_k

An OSU student arrested for making threats of mass violence on social media was charged by Payne County Court Thursday. Kyron Christopher Birdine, 18, is charged with one count of making a terrorism hoax, a felony charge carrying up to 10 years in prison. Birdine appeared with attorney Luke Anthony, and the court set his bond at $50,000 Wednesday. Birdine posted his bond and was released from Payne County Jail around 5 p.m. Thursday, jail officials said. A bond hearing was

scheduled for April 27 at 1:30 p.m. and Birdine’s preliminary hearing was set for May 4 at 9 a.m. Birdine was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly making a terrorism hoax, according to a statement released from OSU Communications. Police were alerted the night of April 19 that a string of threats involving a potential shooting on the OSU campus had been made on the popular social media app, Yik Yak. An OSU student, who is unnamed in the police report, reported the posts to the police. With the help of the student, police gathered a series of five screenshots warning students of a shooting Friday, April 24.

Kyron Birdine faces one count of making a terroism hoax.

At 4:55 p.m., Birdine reportedly posted a yak stating, “School shooting on campus this Friday. You have been warned.” The last yak, which was posted at 5:08 p.m., said, “Friday. Stay inside if you value your life. It will be a day of retribution.” OSUPD contacted the FBI and Yik Yak and was able to narrow down its search for a suspect after

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working with a cellphone provider, according to the statement. By Tuesday afternoon, investigators had narrowed their search to three potential suspects. After interviewing each person of interest, Birdine was arrested. “We appreciate the assistance of the FBI, Yik Yak and the cellphone provider in helping us quickly iden-

tify the suspect,” said Mike Robinson, OSU police chief. “We also appreciate the student who notified OSU police immediately about the post. Even though users of the service have anonymity, Yik Yak will use its resources to help identify a user when contacted by law enforcement about a criminal act or threat.” Robinson said no information was immediately released out of fear of inhibiting the investigation. “Since the threat was for ‘Friday,’ investigators did not believe the posts posed an immediate threat to the campus,” he said. “Still, the university took the threat seriously at all times. OSU was prepared to release information about the threat to

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campus, but did not want to impede investigators while progress was being made quickly in the investigation.” Birdine is not allowed on the OSU campus pending the results of a disciplinary hearing through the OSU student conduct office, said Gary Shutt, director of OSU Communications. Shutt said he is not yet sure when the hearing will be scheduled. news@ocolly.com

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Relay For Life honors cancer victims and survivors

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Relay For Life, originated in 1985, is a charity event that raises money for the American Cancer Society. Survivors of cancer hold the flag at the beginning of the walk Saturday.

Paper bags with glow sticks inside commemorate those lost to cancer, as well as cancer survivors.

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Josh Poteet writes his reason for being part of Relay For Life. Other attendees wrote their reasons on the board, which asked “Why do you relay?”

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Power surge propels Cowboys past Texas Tech

toughness they displayed against a very good Texas Tech team.” The injury bug, which has been following the Cowboys all season, struck again, this time biting right-handed pitcher Remey Reed. He went out of the game with an apparent hip injury. “The only downside to today was Remey Reed straining his hip-flexer, that’s not good,” Holliday said. “He has been a weapon, a go-to strike thrower that has proven to be able to get righties and lefties out.” OSU has another full week ahead of it with a game Tuesday at Allie P. against Arkansas-Little Rock, followed by the Beldam series starting on Friday in Tulsa at ONEOK Field. It continues Saturday and Sunday in Oklahoma City at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. “The schedule prepares you for each challenge as you work your way toward it,” Holliday said. “… I’m proud of the kids. We can take that good vibe with us home and build for what lies ahead.”

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No home runs were hit during the first two games of Oklahoma State’s threegame series against Texas Tech. That quickly changed in Sunday’s series finale in Lubbock, Texas. OSU and the Red Raiders combined for three home runs, but the Cowboys came out on top in a 6-3 win that gave OSU a 1/2-game lead in the Big 12 standings. The Cowboys had a 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning when TTU right fielder Tyler Neslony got a hold of a ball that landed beyond the fence in right-center field, tying the game 2-2. Then in the top of the fourth, Ryan Sluder sent a ball on a rope over the left-field wall giving the Cowboys a 3-2 lead. Third baseman Jacob Chappell hit a single to left field before Gage Green took his turn in hitting a home run over the wall in right. “That was a gut check,” OSU coach Josh Holliday said in his postgame radio interview. “This was a challenging trip. Today was not pretty, but I’ll take that type of effort any time we can get it.” OSU (29-14, 12-6 Big 12) found itself in a sticky situation in the bottom of the first inning with the bases loaded for the Red Raiders and no outs. Starting pitcher Tyler Nurdin hit Neslony, which allowed a run and an early lead for TTU (27-17, 10-8). MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015

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Outfielder Gage Green had a home run and four RBIs Sunday as Oklahoma State earned a series win against Texas Tech.

However, Nurdin got Eric Gutierrez to line out to Tim Arakawa, who threw the ball to shortstop Donnie Walton for a double play. Nurdin then took play into his own hands as he

struck out TTU shortstop Cory Raley. “I thought we were tough,” Holliday said. “We pitched out of a tremendous jam in the first inning.” Nurdin’s day ended there

however, for the Cowboys used six pitchers throughout the game. Freshman right-hander Carson LaRue (2-0) went the longest with four innings pitched; he allowed two runs on three

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hits and struck out four. “We got excellent relief pitching when you look at what LaRue and the boys did,” Holliday said. “… My hats off to the kids for the effort they put in and the

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Cowgirls finish fifth, Neisen takes individual title Nicklaus Ramsey @NickRamsey32

Oklahoma State fell to fifth place after shooting 12-over-par in the third round at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas. Baylor won the Big 12 Championship in a wireto-wire finish. The Bears Up Next

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finished at 3-over-par and were the only team to finish a day under par. TCU moved up to second place after finishing even par in the final round, but it fell short 12 strokes to Baylor. Texas Tech dropped to third after a 9-over-par third round, and Iowa State finished fourth after shooting three-over-par in the third round. Individually for OSU, Linnea Johnasson shot 2-under-par to finish at 3-over-par for the tournament. She moved up 12 spots to finish in ninth place. Emma Broze tied for 28th at 12-over-par after shooting 5-over-par in the third round. Maddie McCrary tied for 32nd at 13-over-par

after shooting 10-over-par in the third round. Isabella Deilert finished in 42nd at 19-over-par after shooting 8-over-par in the third round. Cowgirl Kenzie Neisen won the Big 12 Championship in a playoff with Laura Lonardi of Baylor. “I wasn’t that nervous going into the third round,” Neisen said. “I tried to have fun. I just enjoyed the moment.” In the third round, Neisen finished the back nine at 2-over-par and tied Lonardi at 4-under-par. Neisen dominated par 5s. Out of the 12 par-5 holes, Neisen had seven birdies, four pars and one bogey. “I think I was successful

on the par-5s because of my length,” Neisen said. “I think I tried to take that to my advantage. I felt pretty confident that I can get on in two and felt like I had good birdie chances on each of the par 5s.” Neisen and Lonardi went into a playoff to determine the individual Big 12 Champion. The two shot par on the first hole and remained tied. The two went on to hole 9, where Neisen had birdied twice and Lonardi had eagled. Neisen reached the green in two to set up a 55-foot eagle chance, and Lonardi was on the right side of the fairway in the rough for her third shot. For the full story, visit ocolly.com/sports

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Kenzie Neison won the individual Big 12 title.

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Cowboys compete for Big 12 title in Tulsa

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Jordan Niebrugge has five top-15 finishes this year.

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The No. 21 Oklahoma State Cowboys travel 70 miles east to play in the Big 12 Championship at the one of the most elite courses in the country, Southern Hills. Voted the No. 29 golf course in America, it has hosted many major championships, such as the Open Championship and PGA Championship. Oklahoma State looks to win its 10th Big 12 Championship and its first since 2011. OSU starts play as the five seed and will play the first round with Baylor and TCU. The Cowboys have placed in the top five in three spring tournaments and won the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate in the fall. Senior Tanner Kesterson, junior Jordan Niebrugge, sophomore Zachary Olsen, redshirt MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015

freshman Brendon Jelley and true freshman Kristoffer Ventura will be the Cowboys competing in Tulsa. Kesterson played in four tournaments this past season. His average score was 74.9 and his lowest round was a 66 at the Bronco Invitational where he tied for 15th. Niebrugge played in eight tournaments this past season, and finished in the top 15 five times. His average score was 71.6 and his lowest round was a 64 at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate where he placed third. Olsen played in all 10 of the Cowboys’ tournaments this past season, and his average score was 72.8. His lowest round was a 67 in the first round of The Prestige at PGA West where he tied for 14th. His best finish was at the John Hayt Collegiate Masters as he shot 3-over-par and tied for fourth. Jelley played in all 10 of the Cowboys’ tournaments

this past season, and his average score was 73.6. His lowest round was a 67 at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters, and his best finish was at the Northern Trust Open Collegiate Showcase where he tied for sixth. Ventura played in eight tournaments this season and his average score was 71.3. His lowest round was a 67 at the Amer Ari Invitational where he tied for fifth, his best finish this season. He placed in the top 15 five times this season. Texas enters as the favorite and looks to win its third straight Big 12 Championship. With a win, this will be Texas’ sixth Big 12 title, second to Oklahoma State with nine. Also competing are Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Baylor, TCU, Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State. Southern Hills has hosted two Big 12 Championships; Texas won in 1997 and Oklahoma won in 2006. Scores will be posted at golfstat.com throughout the tournament.

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Tech eliminates Cowgirls in Big 12 semis, 4-1

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Kelsey Laurente and the Cowgirls await their spot in the NCAA Tournament, which will be announced Tuesday.

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After two years of losing in the finals of the Big 12 Championships, Oklahoma State ensured it wouldn’t extend that streak to three. Unfortunately for the Cowgirls, that meant bowing out before they had the chance to win the tournament. Third-seeded OSU lost 4-1 against Texas Tech on Saturday in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tennis Championships in Waco, Texas. The No. 10 doubles team of Viktoriya Lushkova and Kelsey Laurente fought a difficult match against No. 47 Kenna Kilgo and Gabriella Talaba, but eventually lost to the Red Raiders 7-5. OSU’s Katarina Adamovic and Vladica Babic had a MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015

battle on their hands as well but lost 7-5 to their opponents, giving Tech a 1-0 lead heading into singles play. The Cowgirls played in singles as if it were their first match all season. No. 16 Lushkova outranked her opponent, No. 69 Kilgo, and should have had an easy win on her hands. However, the match was unfinished; Lushkova won the first set 6-3, before barely losing her second set 7-5. She had the upper hand in her last set, 1-0. No. 124 Adamovic was swept away. She lost the first match 6-1 and lost her second match 6-2. Laurente lost to No. 114 Sarah Dvorak. Dvorak took the first set 6-2, though Laurente put up more of a fight in her second set, losing 6-4. No. 97 Babic was ranked lower than her opponent,

No. 73 Lynn Kiro, but gave a good fight. She won her first set 6-2, but then lost quickly in her second, 6-1. Babic lost the last set 6-3. Cowgirl Carla Tur Mari played well but not her best. She lost her first set 6-3, came back in the second set to win 6-3 and was ahead in her third set, 5-2, when the match ended. The only Cowgirl to get OSU a team point was Alvarez. She duked it out in her first set, winning a tiebreaker 7-6 (3). However, her second set was much easier, winning 6-1. “Today obviously wasn’t the result we anticipated,” OSU coach Chris Young said. “I credit Texas Tech. They played really well. They made a great comeback in doubles. I have to do a better job of getting the team prepared and just feeling confident in the situations where we have to step up. That’s my job moving forward with these girls. We want to go back to work these next couple of weeks and prepare for NCAAs better and come out stronger.” The Cowgirls await their seeding in the NCAA tournament; brackets will be announced Tuesday at 4

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Houses For Rent Apartment Rentals Apartment Rentals Apartment Rentals 1‑Bedroom, CH/A, Washer/Dryer hookups. Fenced yard. Avalable June 1st. 372‑8862. 6‑bedroom, 2‑bath, $2600/month. 423 S. Duck St. (Corner of 5th & Duck). Doris at 405‑834‑4087. Exceptional 3‑bedroom close to campus. All appliances. Call Rob 377‑9000.

Henneberry Properties has Tamarack Village Townhouses and 3 bedroom apartments available at Carlton Crossing. While they last! 372‑7395 IRONGATE APARTMENTS: 123 W. Virginia. 1‑bedroom loft, CH/A, water/sewer paid, no pets. 4‑blocks to campus. $450/month. Very nice, must see to appreciate. No smoking. 405‑372‑5532

MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES We are looking for Managers who are committed to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. We offer • Competitive salaries with bonuses • BC/BS of Kansas medical and Dental •Paid vacations and life insurance • Relocation assistance

Living room, dining room, 2‑ bedroom. New appliances. 405‑372‑7107.

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Automobiles For Sale LOW MILEAGE (43,550) 2005 Black Toyota Corolla LE. 4‑door, spoiler, service records available. $9850.00. 405‑742‑7531

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Now Leasing 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses, duplexes and apartments for June. Call C‑Star 377‑8740.

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NOW PRE‑LEASING FOR SUMMER Efficiency/studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 3 bedroom Apartments, duplexes, homes Ranging from $500‑$1000/month Contact Williams Property Management 405‑533‑1767 www.williams‑ management.com

BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! The VINTAGE (PHASE 2) Luxury Apartments/Town Homes 519 S. Jardot in Stillwater Now Leasing! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Luxury Apartments. 2 & 3-Story buildings. Covered Entryways. Private Balconies. 9 foot Ceilings. Wood Plank Flooring. Stainless-Steel Appliances + washer/dryer ALL INCLUDED! Top Quality Insulation with The Latest Energy-Saving Technologies. Total Electric Utilities. Monitored Burglary & Fire Alarms Incl. Access to Private Pool, Spas, Sand Volleyball, Sport Court. Approved pets allowed with written permission. 1.6 Miles to OSU. We also have FURNISHED and HANDI-CAPPED units available. Prices Start at Only $600/month! Available now or Preleasing for June 1st. Call 405-372-9225 ext 0 or www. thevintagestillwater.com

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Close to campus. Amsco 405‑ 372‑6462. 1 bedroom upstairs apartment. Close to campus. $300/month. 405‑614‑2241, 405‑269‑1160.

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LOGWOOD APARTMENTS 716 N. HUSBAND TOTAL ELECTRIC WALK IN CLOSETS CLOSE TO CAMPUS 2 BED 1 BATH $450 PER MONTH 1 BED 1 BATH $440 PER MONTH TERRACE TOWNHOMES 818 N. HUSBAND ALL ELECTRICCLOSE TO OSU 2 STORY FLOOR PLANS & FLATS 2 BED TOWNHOUSE $550 PER MONTH 2 BED FLAT STYLE UNIT $530 PER MONTH 2 BED 2 BATH FLAT UNIT $600 PER MONTH LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS 2209 N. MONROE ALL ELECTRICWALK IN CLOSETS NEAR BOOMER LAKEON BUS ROUTE 1 MILE TO OSUNEW PAINT/CARPET 2 BED 1 BATH $440 PER MONTH YELLOWROCK APARTMENTS 308 N. HUSBAND ALL ELECTRICWALK IN CLOSETS CLOSE TO OSUNEW PAINT/CARPET VERY NICE AND CLEAN 2 BED 1 BATH $590 PER MONTH

Maple 500 Apartments, Â½ block to campus Efficiency $450 1 bed $500 XL 1 bed $525 2 bed $650 XL 2 bed $700 $25/mo discount if sign lease in April Williams Property Management (405) 533‑1767 www.williams‑ management.com

BRADFORD COURT 2BED 1BATHALL ELECTRIC VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS NEW PAINT/CARPET $550 PER MONTH VILLA COURT 1517 W. 4TH 2 BED 2 BATH NEWER COMPLEX VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS/GREEK $800 PER MONTH 2BATH $750 PER MONTH 1BATH TYLER TEN 1110 W. TYLER 2BED 1BATHALL ELECTRIC CLOSE TO NOC/OSU $440 PER MONTH WEST MAPLE 124 W. MAPLE 2BED 1BATHCOVERED PARKING NEWER UNITSCLOSE TO CAMPUS $500 PER MONTH KAY-DEE 1304 W. 4TH 3BED 2BATHALL ELECTRIC 2-STORY UNIT VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS $990 PER MONTH 1212 N. KNOBLOCK 2BED 1 BATHALL ELECTRIC VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS $500 PER MONTH FOX RUN APARTMENTS 127 N. DUCK ALL ELECTRICCLOSE TO OSU WOOD FLOORSON SITE LAUNDRY $450 PER MONTH

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Apartment Rentals Now leasing: 2‑bedroom apartment at 524 S. Walnut. Move in ready and close to campus. 743‑4266. Maple 400: 2‑bedroom/1.5‑ bath townhomes. Fireplace, pool, 1/2‑block from campus and Eskimo Joe’s. $700/month, $150/Deposit, preleasing June 1st/August 1st. 201 S. Duncan: Available June 1st. Downstairs‑2‑ bedroom/1‑bath, $700/month. Upstairs: 3‑ bedroom/2‑bath, $1050/Month. 405‑377‑2787 www.maple400.com

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(Danel’s Den) RV Park 5‑minutes to campus Country‑Setting $375 includes all utilities & wifi 405‑332‑3424

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Roommates Wanted Available June 1. Quiet neighborhood 3 miles from campus. 580‑920‑9837. FEMALE ROOMMATE: $295/month includes utilities. Non‑smoker, washer/dryer, wireless internet. 2‑bedroom apartment, 2 blocks from campus. Cell 405‑332‑0067.

Misc. Services RESERVE SUMMER STORAGE Now for May Student Discounts/ Specials Patriot Storage 405‑372‑4445

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OLD TOWNE STUDIOS 1 BED 1 BATHALL BILLS PAID FENCED YARDGRANITE COUNTERS ALL APPLIANCES/ LAWN CARE INCLUDED 40” FLAT SCREEN TV FURNISHED STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS 4 MILES TO OSUVERY PRIVATE $580 ALL BILLS PAID HOUSES 229 S. BURDICK 3 BED 1 BATH COV PARKING SMALLER HOUSE-QUIET AREA NEAR OSUNEWER PAINT/CARPET $700 PER MONTH 616 N. HUSBAND #A (DUPLEX) 2 BED 1 BATH CLOSE TO CAMPUS LOTS OF RECENT UPDATES $500 MONTHLY RENT 841 W. KNAPP 3 BED 1 BATH CLOSE TO OSU HARDWOOD FLOORSFENCED YARD $825 PER MONTH 916 S. KINGS 3 BED 1 BATH 1 CAR GARAGE FENCED YARD NEAR OSU CAMPUS HARDWOOD FLOORS $825 PER MONTH 303 S. DOTY 4 BED 1 BATH FENCED YARD CENTRAL LOCATIONRECENT UPDATES $1100 PER MONTH

5518 N. WASHINGTON 4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR GARAGE ONLY 4 MILES TO OSU ON 4 ACRES RECENT UPDATES AND PLENTY OF SPACE $1475 PER MONTH 5003 W. 9TH 4 BED 2.5 BATH 2 CAR GARAGE AVAILABLE NOW OR JUNE 1ST SW STILLWATER AND PLENTY OF ROOM $1800 PER MONTH 1324 E. WILLHAM 3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR GARAGE FENCED YARDNEWER HOME NICE LOCATIONCORNER LOT $960 PER MONTH 917 E. 8TH 2BED 1BATHFENCED YARD NICE HOME W/CHA PETS NEGOTIABLE $650 PER MONTH 1108 W. TYLER 2BED 1BATHLAWN CARE INCLUDED VERY CLOSE TO OSU/NOC NEW CARPET/PAINTAVAIL JUNE 15TH $450 PER MONTH 512 S. HAFNER (DUPLEX) 3 BED 2 BATHCENTRAL LOCATION FENCED YARD & 1 CAR GARAGE STORM/SAFE ROOM $700 PER MONTH

ACROSS 1 Flat-topped hill 5 Bash thrower 9 Arctic or Antarctic 14 “Are you asleep yet?” response 15 Not tricked by 16 Modeler’s wood 17 Color named for a fruit 19 Like a mosquito bite 20 “Ah-oo-gah” horn 21 __ rally 23 Howls at the moon 24 “Hold on a __” 25 Seek the affections of 27 Stop producing opportunities, as a financial market 29 Prefix with red 31 What a musty room needs 34 Ancient invader of Rome 37 Legendary Lady Godiva watcher 39 Converse competitor 40 Gets rid of, as weight 41 Park path 42 Stiff from horseback riding 44 Soon, quaintly 45 Set aside a day for 46 Word before house or plant 48 Oafs 50 Tyke 51 Eric Stonestreet’s “Modern Family” role 54 New Zealand fruit 56 Affirmative vote 58 Pepsi competitor 60 Slip past 62 Clumsy ... or what the ends of 17-, 37- and 42Across are? 64 Judge’s hammer 65 Jacob’s first wife 66 Lewd material 67 Go on tiptoe 68 Like centerfolds 69 Glazed Easter meats

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Today’s Birthday (04/27/15). Domestic bliss pulls magnetically this year. Pour energy into home projects. A profitable new phase in your work flowers. Balance health and happiness with rigorous attention to budget and schedule. Obstacles dissipate after 6/14. Begin or renew a romance after 10/13. Play together for goodness and beauty. A peaceful escape refreshes after 10/27. Bring love home. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Infuse your work with love and spontaneous fun. Include secret touches. Use the best ingredients you can find. Win over critics with your attention to detail. Creative artistry produces wonderful results. Share early tastes with your inner circle. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Discover an unexpected gift at home. Someone is thrilled to help you celebrate. Communications don’t go far ... keep it to a family gathering. Walk together. There’s no need to say much. Physical exercise energizes. Find some magic. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Good news sparks a buying streak. Planning benefits more than action. Discuss love and other mysteries. Ignore gossip. Communication breakdowns resolve from a compassionate view. It’s easy to be kind. Weave emotion and feeling into your work. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Unexpected money comes in. Finish the paperwork. Replenish reserves and pay bills. Start making travel plans. Keep to a small bag. Use your new skills. Your friends are there for you. Celebrate the extra love. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Others admire your good attitude. You’re especially confident today and tomorrow. Unexpected beauty rains down. Extra income sets you flush. Costs could be higher, too ... weigh the benefits. As always, your friend stands by you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Discover deep beauty in silence. Find exquisite peace in music. You’re especially intuitive and sensitive today. Depend on your teammates. Experience pays. Your friends make an important connection. Review the past for insights on the current situation. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Unexpected benefits arrive for your community. It’s okay to upgrade equipment. Share the largess generously. Word doesn’t travel far today, or gets garbled in transmission. Allow extra time for invitations. Celebrate love with friends. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- A professional risk could pay off big. Take on a leadership role. It’s okay if you don’t know how. Listen and learn through your heart. Don’t believe everything you hear. Get physical exercise. Feel the love. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Discover an unexpected treasure along the road. Consider a breakdown as a challenge. Stop to savor what you’ve found and avoid travel delays. Set down your studies for an impromptu love fest. You can catch up later. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Consider a friend’s suggestion carefully. Be willing to learn a new method to minimize financial risks. An increase in account balances is possible. An amazing discovery sparks a happy ending, if you play your cards right. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- A new opportunity tempts. Don’t say much until you’re sure. Collaboration could lead to an increase in income. Exercise restraint with the urge to impulsively spend money. Accept an unusual gift. Express your affection without holding back. Share the love. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Postpone a financial discussion. Pay attention to providing excellent service. Passion moves mountains. Devise a plan. Stay cool. The people you care about think you’re brilliant. Relax in the comfort of your own home.

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Cowboys shut out in Big 12 Championships quarterfinals BRANDON CAVAZOS @bcavazosOSU

Oklahoma State was knocked out of the Big 12 tournament by a fiery TCU team. The Cowboys went into Waco, Texas, on Friday looking for some retribution against TCU following a close match earlier in the season. However, the Horned Frogs were firing on all cylinders and blanked the Cowboys 4-0. OSU started out slowly and TCU capitalized on the opportunity to build a lead. The Cowboys went down early with every player dropping his first set. Senior Nicolai Ferrigno dropped his match in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1, and gave the Horned Frogs a 1-0 lead. Tristan Meraut and No. 119 Arjun Kadhe went on to drop their games in straight sets as well. TCU led the match 3-0 and possessed all the momentum. Rain began to fall, causing a delay lasting just under an hour. The Cowboys came out of the break with a little bit of fire underneath them and were mounting a small comeback. No. 39 Jakob Sude and No. 124 Lucas Gerch were both up in their second sets when the final dagger was placed in OSU’s day. The comeback was shut down when TCU’s Arnau Dachs defeated Lukas Finzelberg in two sets, 6-3, 6-3. The OSU loss on court 5 gave TCU the 4-0 win and advanced it to face second-seeded Baylor. “We are disappointed toMONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015

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Jakob Sude was unable to finish his match in OSU’s loss.

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Arjun Kadhe and Tristan Meraut (not pictured) both lost their matches against TCU.

day,” OSU coach Jay Udwadia said. “Obviously we are not hosting, but we are still going to do the same things we do in practice and get ready for it like we always do. We will bounce back and we will be ready.” The Cowboys will look to perform well at the NCAA tournament beginning May 8.

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